Avant et Après
Avant et Après is composed of a sunny, creamy and narcotic white floral bouquet, cradled by a sea breeze in a refreshing signature. In the base, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk underline the sweetness and intensity of the Tiare Flower .
The fragrance, by Marie Schnirer: "I wanted to interpret an accord of Monoï and orange blossom in an elegant style, a contrasting perfume that oscillates between contemporary opulence and freshness. freshness. I was inspired by a walk by the sea at the dawn, to the sensations of the fresh wind caressing your face in the intense light of dawn?"
HEAD NOTES Freesia, iodine accord, frangipani flower
HEART NOTES Jasmine Sambac, Ylang, Orange Blossom, Monoi Accord
BASIC NOTES Vanilla, Musk, Benzoin, Ambroxan
ISABEY
ORIGIN
Baron Henri James de Rothschild comes from the English branch of this illustrious 7th family. This brilliant philanthropist, doctor of medicine, is passionate about the research work of Pierre and Marie Curie, which he supports. Aware of the commercial challenges of the booming luxury perfumery, Henri James de Rothschild understands that perfume is a specifically French lifestyle that is exported throughout the world. It was with his support that the Paris Society of Rare Essences and Perfumes was founded on March 5, 1924 Isabey refers to the French painter and miniaturist of the same name whose numerous works had been acquired by the Rothschilds during the 19th century.
A name with a beautiful resonance, refined perfumes presented in artistic bottles and cases, this is what was needed at all costs to be able to participate in the highly anticipated International Exhibition of Modern Decorative Arts in Paris in April 1925.
Celebrity perfumes The phenomenon of perfumes of celebrities and muses of theater or cinema it does not date back to the present day. Isabey enters the race with Parfum d'Yvonne Printemps and Parfum de Sacha Guitry, two sacred monsters of the Parisian scene… Then for Natalina Cavalieri, whose fame and legendary beauty interest the world of perfumers and cosmetics.
By creating her Beauty Institute, Lina Cavalieri signs under license with Parfums Isabey a line of skin care products and her perfume which she christens Monna Lina, a name chosen in reference to the famous portrait of the Mona Lisa by Leonard de Vinci.
Years Americans In the 1930s, Isabey perfumes became more discreet in Europe, but they made some beautiful productions especially for the American market: Tendres Nuits (tender nights), Garden of Love and even Prends-moi (take me). Since 1932, Isabey perfumes were purchased by the Parisian Society of Perfumers, then the Maison closed its doors against the backdrop of the World War.
A story without end Acquired in 1999 by the Panouge group, the saga of Isabey Paris, legendary perfume house, continues to this day: the legendary eau de parfums are presented in a bottle and a box, both timeless relics of the past. The timeless and unique Art Deco bottle of Bleu de Chine and the sophisticated box of Trésor Caché have been ideally combined to create a contemporary design.